How do you say topiramate? (Pronunciation Series Episode 60)
Pharmacist's Voice
In this episode, I divide Topamax and topiramate into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. As a bonus, I share a common mispronunciation for topiramate. The written pronunciations are below and in the show notes on . Note: we don’t cover pharmacology in this series. Just pronunciations. The FULL show notes are available at . Topamax = TOE-PA-MAX TOE, like the toes on your feet PA, like pajamas MAX, like maximum. No emphasis is indicated in the literature. (I recommend equal emphasis among all three syllables.) Sources:...
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One Chapter, Mighty Message - Interview with Ashley Walker, PharmD (2025 Pharmacist Authors Series Part 2 of 3)
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Dr. Ashley Walker talks about the chapter she wrote for the book, . It’s a collection of chapters written by Pharmacist Moms and published by Dr. Christina Fontana, who is also a Pharmacist Mom. If you’re thinking of writing a book, Ashley might inspire you to start your writing journey with a single chapter too. Click to find Expanding Your Brilliance . The FULL show notes with links to previous episodes of The Pharmacist Authors Series on . During our interview, Ashely talks about… Why she accepted the challenge to write/publish Advice for pharmacist authors...
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How do you say Suboxone? (Pronunciation Series Episode 59)
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In this episode, I divide Suboxone, buprenorphine, and naloxone into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. As a bonus, I share my Suboxone mispronunciation from ~2002. The written pronunciations are below and in the show notes on . Note: we don’t cover pharmacology in this series. Just pronunciations. The FULL show notes are available at . Suboxone = sub-OX-own Emphasize the second syllable, OX (which sounds like “BOX” when you say Suboxone fast) Sources: For the written pronunciation, read the medication guide for Suboxone . Spoken...
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Nail your first in-person podcast interview: best practices for guests Part 2 of 2
Pharmacist's Voice
This is a follow up to , which was about pod-guesting best practices for first-timers for remote podcast interviews. Today’s episode is about pod-guesting best practices for in-person podcast interviews. The FULL show notes are on . If the interview is in-person, you’ll probably sit across the table from someone. There are several ways to record a conversation in-person, like at the host’s recording space, at your home, or at a neutral location. No matter where you record, your goals are to sound good, have a conversation, and tell the audience what they need to hear...
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How do you say rosuvastatin? (Pronunciation Series Episode 58)
Pharmacist's Voice
In this episode, I divide rosuvastatin (generic name), Crestor (brand name), and Ezallor (Sprinkle Capsule, brand name) into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, share my sources. As a bonus, I also confess to my favorite mispronunciation of rosuvastatin. The written pronunciations are below and in the show notes on . 💡Note: we don’t cover pharmacology in this series. Just pronunciations. Rosuvastatin = roe-SOO-va-STAT-in. Roe, like you row a boat Soo, like the the nickname for Susan (Sue) Va, like the back half the drug company, Teva...
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Flip the Script: Retrain Your Inner Voice with Jerry Levin, PhD, LMT (2025 Pharmacist Authors Series Part 1 of 3)
Pharmacist's Voice
The Pharmacist Authors Series is back! The goals of the series are to (1) introduce you to new books/authors and (2) inspire you to write a book and narrate it too. The FULL show notes with links to previous episodes of The Pharmacist Authors Series on . 2025 Pharmacist Authors Series June — Jerry Levin, PhD, LMT talks about Affirm Yourself: 15 Principles to Retrain the Voice in Your Head. July — Ashley Walker, PharmD talks about her chapter in Expanding Your Brilliance: Creating Effortless Abundance while Navigating Business and Motherhood. August — 4 guests:...
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How do you say QVAR? (Pronunciation Series Episode 57)
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Is it Q-var or Q-vair? Find out today. This is the 57th episode in my drug pronunciations series. In the episode, I divide QVAR and beclomethasone into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. The written pronunciations are below and in the show notes on . Note: we don’t cover pharmacology in this series. Just pronunciations. QVAR = KUE-var Q, like the letter in the alphabet (Q) Var, which rhymes with “far” Emphasize KUE (Q) Sources: Patient Information in the prescribing information for QVAR on the FDA’s website for the...
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Interview with Cory Jenks, PharmD, Co-Host of The Diabetes Remission Roadmap Podcast (Pharmacist Podcasters Series Part 12)
Pharmacist's Voice
This is the 12th episode in my Pharmacist Podcasters Series. My guests and I talk about podcasting to inspire you to start your own podcast, be a podcast guest, or use your voice in general. If you’re interested in podcasting, pod-guesting or public speaking, you need to listen to this episode (and the Series!). My guest today is Cory Jenks, PharmD, co-host of the Diabetes Remission Roadmap Podcast. Click to read the FULL show notes: (select episode 334) Background information for Dr. Cory Jenks and Dr. Brian Bisher (April 2025) Brian Bisher and Cory Jenks...
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How do you say pantoprazole? (Pronunciation Series Episode 56)
Pharmacist's Voice
This is the 56th episode in my drug pronunciations series. In the episode, I divide pantoprazole and Protonix into syllables, tell you which syllables to emphasize, and share my sources. We don’t cover pharmacology in this series. Just pronunciations. Written pronunciations are helpful! They are below and in the show notes on . pantoprazole = pan-TOE-pra-zole Pan, like pancake TOE, like the toes on your feet Pra, like the name Oprah Zole, which rhymes with mole Emphasize TOE. Sources: and (accessed 6-3-25) Protonix = Pro-TAH-nix The first two syllables are basically...
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Social Stories for Patients: Getting a Shot
Pharmacist's Voice
We’re talking about social stories today. We’ll cover what a social story is and how you can use one to help a patient feel more comfortable about getting a shot. To read the FULL show notes, visit , and choose episode 332. My name is Kim Newlove. I’m an Ohio pharmacist and a full-time caregiver for my adult son with autism. I used a social story to prepare my son for a shot at our local pharmacy in February. It worked great, and he seemed less stressed at the pharmacy. Social stories could help your patients (and children), too. Social stories are short, simple stories...
info_outlineWe’re talking about social stories today. We’ll cover what a social story is and how you can use one to help a patient feel more comfortable about getting a shot.
To read the FULL show notes, visit https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast, and choose episode 332.
My name is Kim Newlove. I’m an Ohio pharmacist and a full-time caregiver for my adult son with autism. I used a social story to prepare my son for a shot at our local pharmacy in February. It worked great, and he seemed less stressed at the pharmacy. Social stories could help your patients (and children), too.
Social stories are short, simple stories that prepare someone for a situation. In the case of getting a shot, you (the pharmacist/student/tech) are trying to make getting a shot predictable for your patient by explaining what they’ll experience in layman's terms. Empathy is important. Focus on them and their experience.
In this episode, I use a custom example and explain how useful visual aides are. You can tell a verbal story or read a written one to your patient. You could record a video and share it on social media. Parents and caregivers can create social stories or consume your pharmacy’s stories, too.
There’s more than one way to get a social story right. You can add custom features, like affirmations, comfort items, rewards, and more. You can share a social story minutes before a shot or a week before. Use what works for the individual you are serving.
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